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For the third straight year, the Adamson Falcons will be playing in the UAAP postseason.

Santi Santillan topped with 18 points and five rebounds, while Aljun Melecio and Andrei Caracut had 13 points apiece and combined for five assists.

Justine Baltazar finished with 11 points, including a crucial jumper in the final minute, to go with 11 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

"We are facing a difficult task ahead that's why we needed them to focus on this game. This is really a collective effort from everyone, from the players to the coaches," added Gonzalez.

UAAP Season 81 Standings

Team

W

L

Ateneo

10

2

Adamson

10

3

La Salle

8

4

UP

7

6

FEU

7

6

UST

5

8*

NU

3

10*

UE

1

12*

*eliminated

As of 2PM, Nov. 11, 2018

The Bulldogs were trailing by a single point with under three minutes remaining, 74-75, after Dave Ildefonso completed a three-point play. La Salle, however, torched with a 9-1 rally that sealed the deal.

John Lloyd Clemente exploded for 17 first-half points including five triples to tow NU to a 40-38 lead at the break, but he was limited to just two points in the last two quarters.

Dave Ildefonso delivered 20 points in the loss that dropped the skidding Bulldogs out of contention with a 3-9 card.